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Nashville notes: Billy Currington’s “City Don’t” + Vince Gill’s “Danny Boy”

Billy Currington has released a new song, “City Don’t.” The tune is an ode to small-town living and the country way of life. Vince Gill and Paul Franklin have dropped their rendition of the timeless “Danny Boy.” It’s the latest preview of their forthcoming album, Sweet Memories: The Music of Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys, due out August 4. Mason Ramsey‘s back with “Reasons To …

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For Tyler Hubbard, Fourth of July’s about being “thankful for the country we live in”

ABC/Connie Chornuk With the Fourth of July coming up, “Dancin’ In The Country” hitmaker Tyler Hubbard is sharing what the day means to him. “Yeah, I love the Fourth of July. A lot of great memories growing up, watching fireworks, being with family, hanging out,” Tyler tells the press. “And even to this day, we have a tradition where …

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Book your stay at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort

NBC Planning the next summer vacation with your family? Then be sure to check out Dollywood’s newest resort, HeartSong Lodge & Resort. Located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the resort boasts an inviting atmosphere with its 4,000 square foot four-story lobby, warm stone fireplace and 302 spacious rooms. Indoor and outdoor pools and delectable dining options are available to visitors …

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Get ready for a new Ashley McBryde song

ABC/Connie Chornuk Ashley McBryde‘s dropping a new song, “Made For This,” on July 7. “I just got off stage, but I’m excited to tell you that ‘Made For This’ comes out July 7,” Ashley announced in a Twitter video, before sharing a five-second clip of the track. “Made For This” will be included in Ashley’s forthcoming album, The …

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Maddie & Tae drop new friendship anthem, “Heart They Didn’t Break”

Courtesy of Mercury Nashville Maddie & Tae are highlighting the gift of an unwavering and selfless friendship in their new song, “Heart They Didn’t Break.” The powerful track is penned by Benjy Davis, Anna Vaus and Ryan Beaver; Maddie & Tae have dubbed it the “soul sister” of their #1 hit, “Die From A Broken Heart.” “Our friendship has gotten us through so many phases of …

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Listen to Chris Stapleton’s version of “The Star Spangled Banner”

Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Just in time for the Fourth of July, Chris Stapleton has dropped his version of “The Star Spangled Banner” on all digital music platforms. This rendition was recorded from his widely acclaimed performance of the National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl. On the country music front, Chris recently joined Carly Pearce on her soaring new single, “We Don’t Fight Anymore.” Chris is currently on …

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Little Big Town to host + perform at ‘People’s Choice Country Awards’

ABC Grammy-winning country group Little Big Town is set to host and perform at the first People’s Choice Country Awards on September 28. The two-hour television event will broadcast live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and feature Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet performing a medley of their biggest hits. “We are honored to host the inaugural ‘People’s Choice Country Awards,’ …

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Nate Smith previews a typical day on the road with Thomas Rhett

ABC Have you ever wondered what touring with Thomas Rhett is like? Well, Nate Smith, who’s Thomas’ opening act on his Home Team Tour 23, chatted with ABC Audio recently and previewed their typical day before showtime. “TR is golfing every day, so he’s off golfing in the mornings. I’m not sure if Cole [Swindell]’s been going out with him or not, but we usually wake up …

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Nashville notes: Jason Aldean’s new merch + Lee Greenwood’s patriotic box set

Jason Aldean has dropped new merch items, including a “Tough Crowd” T-shirt. Check it out at Jason’s merch store. Lainey Wilson is kicking off summer with brand new apparel, which includes a Yellow Gas Station T-shirt and various “Heart Like a Truck” T-shirts. Visit Lainey’s merch store to purchase yours. Lee Greenwood and UMG Nashville have teamed up to release the All Time …

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Preorder The Pioneer Woman’s new dinner cookbook

Monica Schipper/Getty Images for The Pioneer Woman Magazine The Pioneer Woman‘s Ree Drummond is releasing her new cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks―Dinner’s Ready! It’s set to arrive on October 24 and will feature 112 delectable dinner meal recipes. “It’s all about dinnertime, the recipes are tremendously delicious (and doable), AND…for the first time, I actually time-tested each recipe twice (with two different …

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